Chapter 595: Are You Sure You Want to Choose Her?

Chapter 595: Are you sure you want to choose her?

Sky Sword University.

Inside the conference room, a short sword, agile as a swimming fish, hovered before Wen Wuyai, her fingers brushing against it with a gentle touch.

Wen Wuyai tossed her long hair back and looked at the spiritual projections of the two people before her, saying indifferently, "For this year's Top Ten League, our university is sending a total of ten participants."

"However, according to my assessment, six of them have no chance of contending for the top ranks, let alone the first place."

"That is why I have only invited three of you today."

"Zhenzhen said she has no use for the Sky-Patrolling Flying Swords, so we are excluding her. That leaves the three of us—the only ones with the strength to vie for the top spot."

"We are gathered here today to divide the command authority of the Sky-Patrolling Flying Swords that will hover over the arena."

As Wen Wuyai spoke, sword light seemed to flicker in her eyes, and more short swords gathered around her like a school of fish, weaving through the air around her body.

Wen Wuyai continued, "The importance of the Sky-Patrolling Flying Swords goes without saying. With their assistance, we can assassinate opponents from thousands of miles away; the entire arena will be within our detection and strike range."

"I have a proposal for everyone to consider today, or rather, a way to help me out."

"I will be blunt: I want the command authority of the Sky-Patrolling Flying Swords. However, in order to sprint for first place, I have been spending heavily and am in need of liquid capital."

"So, I have decided: I will take seventy percent of the command authority, and you two can split the remaining thirty percent. I will also provide each of you with a subsidy of 100 spirit coins."

One of the student projections sneered, "Wen Wuyai, if you monopolize seventy percent of the command, how are we supposed to compete with you? At that point, what is the difference between your seventy percent and one hundred percent? Do you think 200 spirit coins are enough to buy total control? Are you even worthy of being a disciple of a Transformation God?"

The other student projection added, "Exactly. What kind of ability is it to use a Transformation God to suppress us? If you have the guts, use your money to crush us into submission."

Wen Wuyai smiled faintly and continued, "Very well, I will offer more. Is 300 spirit coins enough?"

The other party scoffed, "Don't even think—"

But in the next instant, both student projections trembled as they felt a frantic alarm ringing within their spiritual skeletons. At the very location where their true bodies resided, every single one of their Dharma skeletons had been locked onto.

Simultaneously, a bone-chilling cold flooded their minds, their inner intuition screaming warnings, their Dao hearts pounding violently.

Accompanying this lock-on, the swarm of flying swords around Wen Wuyai shifted slightly, then turned in unison, aiming directly at the locations of the two students.

Although they were viewing the change through the spiritual realm, both could feel that the swords were aimed precisely at them, as if held against their throats, ready to strike at any moment.

"Wen Wuyai! You locked onto us with the Sky-Patrolling Flying Swords?!"

"Wen Wuyai! What are you doing!"

Watching their shock and fury, Wen Wuyai said calmly, "The Sky-Patrolling Flying Swords were forged by my Master and Sky Sword University, piece by piece. Is there a problem with me, the direct disciple, using them?"

"I brought you here to talk today not to ask for your permission, but to share a portion of the command with you."

After ending the call, Wen Wuyai closed her eyes, feeling her consciousness ascend as if crossing thousands of meters in an instant, overlooking the entire Sky Sword University from high above, capturing every detail—the buildings, the flying skiffs, and the pedestrians below.

"This battle will determine the ownership of the Immortal Gate-level cultivation technique."

"Immortal Gate-level technique..."

At the thought of such a technique, a series of astonishing Immortal Dao technologies surfaced in her mind.

Consciousness projection, space manipulation, future prediction, thought modification, memory weaving, cultivation devouring, superluminal swords, spacetime freezing...

Had she not been under her Master's guidance recently, Wen Wuyai would never have known that the Immortal Dao technologies of the Ten Great Sects had reached such terrifying heights.

"An Immortal Gate-level technique is not merely a matter of power, depth, or mystery."

Wen Wuyai thought to herself, "The reason they have been monopolized by the Ten Great Sects is that they contain Immortal Dao technologies capable of bringing subversive development to the lower layers of Kunxu."

"Even for the Transformation God Lords, the Immortal Gate-level techniques they were granted in the past were carefully selected; while powerful, their impact on society was kept within a controlled range."

"But this time, the self-selection of an Immortal Gate technique..."

Wen Wuyai took a deep breath. Even with the aid of the Sky-Patrolling Flying Swords, observing everything in the world as clearly as the lines on her palm, she felt no sense of security.

"The university that obtains the Immortal Gate technique this time will lead the transformation of the lower layers of Kunxu."

"And the Immortals who made this decision..."

A conjecture welled up in Wen Wuyai's heart.

"Are they willing to release an Immortal Gate-level technique because they have made a new breakthrough in Immortal Dao technology?"

At this thought, her blood and Dharma power could not help but surge.

"Whether we are crushed into powder by the torrent of the era, or stand at the crest of the wave to lead the direction of the age, depends on this battle."

...

Just as Wen Wuyai was distributing the command of the Sky-Patrolling Flying Swords for the Top Ten League.

In another corner of Sky Sword University.

Bai Zhenzhen arrived at a massive treasure vault. Inside, flying swords of various shapes and sizes, all radiating intense sword intent, were displayed.

Looking at the dazzling array of swords before her, shock appeared in Bai Zhenzhen's eyes.

"Are these..."

"My seniors?"

Bai Zhenzhen’s gaze swept across the blades. If one looked closely, one could almost see the shapes of human bodies emerging within them. Some of the swords pulsed faintly, like a human heart, still emitting the aura of a living creature.

The voice of the Seven Emotions God Lord echoed in her ear: "Indeed."

"I have spent my life teaching disciples, passing down the Sword Dao, hoping only that someone would continue the legacy of the Extreme Emotion Sword Dao after I am gone."

"It is a pity that among the thousands of disciples I have taught, besides you, not one has survived after practicing the Extreme Emotion Sword Dao."

"This time, choose one of your seniors to accompany you to the Top Ten League."

After a moment of silence, Bai Zhenzhen could not help but ask, "Master, is it possible... I mean, is it possible that the Extreme Emotion Sword Dao is wrong?"

"Absolutely not."

The Seven Emotions God Lord replied firmly, "The Extreme Emotion Sword Dao is not wrong. If there is a mistake, it is that we practiced it wrong, or taught it wrong."

Seeming to ponder something, the Seven Emotions God Lord said slowly after a long while, "A long time ago... the Extreme Emotion Sword Dao was originally an Immortal Gate-level technique."

Bai Zhenzhen was startled: "An Immortal Gate-level technique?"

Seven Emotions God Lord: "Only by reaching the extreme of emotion can one reach the extreme of the sword. With infinite emotion, the sword becomes infinite. The Extreme Emotion Sword Dao uses emotion to drive sword intent; it is a peerless sword art that transcends matter, using the spirit to dominate the material world. It was an Immortal Gate-level technique created by the Extreme Emotion Sword Immortal of the Sky Sword Sect."

"It is just that by the time it reached me, this technique had been downgraded to military-grade."

"My greatest wish in this life is, first, to pass on the Extreme Emotion Sword Dao, and second, to one day push this sword art back to the Immortal Gate level."

"This time, if you can take first place in the Top Ten League..."

The Seven Emotions God Lord paused, then continued, "You can choose another technique from the Extreme Emotion Sword Immortal, which might fill the current deficiencies of the Extreme Emotion Sword Dao."

Bai Zhenzhen nodded: "Master..."

The Seven Emotions God Lord said indifferently, "However, taking first place is not so easy. Moreover, the Extreme Emotion Sword Dao does not rely on external objects; your chances of winning are slim unless you can overcome the Tribulation of Emotion and push the Extreme Emotion Sword Dao to Level 20. Only then will you have a chance."

"Very well, make your choice quickly. Pick the senior who resonates most with you, then leave. Do not disturb their eternal rest."

Bai Zhenzhen walked among the flying swords, her thoughts in turmoil.

Originally, she had worked hard to achieve good results in the Top Ten League to one day escape the control of the Seven Emotions God Lord and return to the path of the Immortal Dao with Zhang Yu.

But unknowingly, she had truly become the successor of the Extreme Emotion Sword Dao, her relationship with Zhang Yu had undergone a massive change, and the Top Ten League had gradually been imbued with a significance far beyond what it once held.

When Bai Zhenzhen first arrived at Sky Sword University, she spent every day yearning for the moment she would reunite with Zhang Yu.

But now, she dreaded the day they would meet again, terrified that she might inadvertently harm him, or even take his life, fearing she could never be his friend again.

Relying on her divine spiritual roots and innate talent to gradually mend the Path of Extreme Emotion was a task for which she held little confidence.

Bai Zhenzhen hungered to win the Top Ten League, to master the other arts of the Extreme Emotion Sword Immortal, and to rectify the flaws within her path.

"If I could do that, I wouldn't have to worry about hurting Yu, would I?"

As the spirit of battle stirred within her, the flying swords surrounding her seemed to sense her resolve, trembling in unison.

Among them, the most ferocious, wild, and malevolent blade seemed to beckon to her, its presence relentlessly drawing her gaze.

Sensing her unspoken question, the Seven-Emotion Divine Lord replied indifferently, "That is your senior sister, Wuhui."

"Before she died, she turned her blade upon her entire clan, slaying father and mother, husband and child, slaughtering every soul within nine degrees of kinship..."

Yet, Bai Zhenzhen bypassed this vicious weapon, walking instead toward a blade that rested in tranquil silence, devoid of any martial intent.

"Master, I wish to choose her."

A hint of surprise colored the Divine Lord’s voice as he asked, "Her?"

Bai Zhenzhen inquired, "Is that not allowed?"

The Seven-Emotion Divine Lord replied, "She... is not my disciple."

Bai Zhenzhen was taken aback. "Ah?"

The Divine Lord continued, "She is the only one in this treasury who does not belong to our lineage. Are you certain you wish to choose her?"